QLS Proctor – Legal news and views for Queensland lawyers

In practice

How safe is your safe custody?

Most of the documents held on behalf of clients contain information which is confidential and often sensitive; those documents must be secured in such a fashion that they are safe from theft or damage.

5 June 2026

Privy Council in spotlight for second Selden Society lecture

Events

RAILS adds Sunday lunch to its fundraising menu

News

No admission for graduate with long history of taxation fraud

Career Moves

Hillhouse appoints Malcolm Chan to corporate, commercial team in Brisbane

Before entering the legal profession, Malcolm Chan spent more than a decade in accounting and finance.

QLS Diverse Abilities Network: Remembering Oliver Collins

Case notes

Barrister’s sexual harassment of junior solicitor found to be unsatisfactory conduct

Bank impersonation scams on the rise

Cosi De Angelis talks about one of the fastest growing threats that ANZ is observing - bank impersonation scams.

Explainer

Queensland’s guardianship system is under review, here’s what QLS says needs to change

QLS says Queensland’s guardianship system is under resourced.

Career Moves

Holding Redlich appoints former ATO Counsel to strengthen tax advisory

Michael Patane brings more than 25 years’ experience advising government, multinational corporations, private groups, charities and high-net-worth individuals on federal and state tax, and commercial matters.

In practice

AML/CTF regime about protecting integrity of financial and legal systems

QLS President Peter Jolly asks members not to lose sight of the broader purpose behind the 1 July obligations.

Admissions

New lawyer already making contributions to legal profession

The Mullins family law graduate joined more than 60 other new lawyers to be admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland at sittings in Brisbane's Banco Court in May.

Career Moves

Hamilton Locke appoints Partner to agribusiness real estate team

Lisa Ward brings more 20 years’ experience in the legal sector specialising in agribusiness transactions.

Perspectives

Celebrated author Helen Garner reveals her fascination for the law

Acclaimed writer Helen Garner speaks with Georgia Athanasellis on the latest episode of The Callover.

Career Moves

Max Sutton bolsters Creevey Horrell’s family team

Max Sutton has almost a decade of family law experience, serving clients across rural and regional areas, particularly the Darling Downs and Brisbane.